How do you refer to yourself as in Urdu/Punjabi ('Hum' or 'Mein', 'Assi' or 'Mein')?

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How do you refer to yourself as in Urdu/Punjabi ('Hum' or 'Mein', 'Assi' or 'Mein')?

Cannot guarantee as to how I go about things on PP, but whilst writing/typing or upon having a conversation with a stranger, I always use 'Hum' in Urdu and 'Assi' in Punjabi (more strictly so in Urdu).

I donīt know why but I personally believe that using such words just assures the other person that the person he is talking to has some respect for himself.

At home is a totally different thing as you donīt care much about such things.

"It sounds like you have a great strength of character and strong will" - Ellyse Perry about me.

most of the people use "mein"...using "hum" while referring to yourself is like giving too much importance or respect to yourself....respect should be earned

It is a matter of opinion I guess. In my opinion, the best way to earn respect is to respect yourself first. If one holds that for value then one learns to respect others as well. In my case, even the closest of my friends are referred to as "Tusi" (Punjabi) and "Aap" (Urdu).

My views only of course!

"It sounds like you have a great strength of character and strong will" - Ellyse Perry about me.

I've always used "Main" to refer myself while talking but never used "Hum" to refer myself either i've used it when in a group of people or its only reserved for Allah (S.W.T) in case of singularity, because when you read the translated verses of Quran in Urdu you would often find Allah (S.W.T) referred as "Hum". for e.g "Hum jisay chahain..."